Quinoa With Chickpeas and Spinach

Quinoa is not a grain, but actually a seed. It is considered a complete protein, as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Quinoa With Chickpeas and Spinach

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 2 cup Spinach
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
3. Add rinsed quinoa to the saucepan and stir for a minute.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
5. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add drained chickpeas and sauté until slightly crispy.
6. Add spinach to the pan, sauté until wilted.
7. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the pan with chickpeas and spinach.
8. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
9. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
10. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.